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c0205847

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The elderly are at high risk for delirium because of
 
  A. Multisensory declines
  B. Polypharmacy
  C. Multiple medical problems
  D. All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium?
 
  A. Lawton Scale of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
  B. Confusion Assessment Method
  C. Folstein's Mini-Mental Status Examination
  D. Montreal Cognitive Assessment


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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